David Burns Courses

Beekeeping Die-Outs This Fall - What's Behind the Increase

Discover why bee colonies are dying this fall and learn critical feeding strategies to prevent hive loss during summer and fall dearth periods.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping Experiment - Working a Hive Without Smoke (Not Recommended)

Explore a risky beekeeping experiment testing hive management without smoke to understand bee behavior and the importance of traditional smoking techniques.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - 27 Things You Must Know

Discover essential late summer and early fall beekeeping practices to prepare your hives for winter survival with expert guidance from experienced mentor David Burns.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - Should You Requeen Late in the Season?

Explore late-season requeening challenges and learn whether bees will accept or reject a new queen during this critical time in beekeeping management.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - Advanced Fall Feeding Techniques for Strong Winter Colonies

Master advanced fall feeding methods to ensure your bee colonies survive winter with proper nutrition timing, techniques, and additives for healthy hives.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - Why Frame Placement Matters in Fall

Discover why proper frame arrangement in fall beekeeping impacts winter survival and whether to trust bee instincts or intervene with strategic placement decisions.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - How to Change Frames Around for Winter Survival

Master essential frame rearrangement techniques to optimize hive configuration and ensure your bee colonies survive harsh winter conditions successfully.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - Last Chance Tips Before It's Too Late

Master critical winter preparation techniques for your bee colonies before the seasonal window closes and ensure their survival through harsh months.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - How to Strengthen a Weak Hive in the Fall for Winter Survival

Discover essential techniques to strengthen weak hives during fall, ensuring your bees survive winter through proper assessment, feeding strategies, and critical interventions.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping Preparation for Winter and Fall and Winter Nutrition

Master essential winter beekeeping techniques to keep your colonies healthy through fall dearth and cold months with proper nutrition strategies and feeding methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - How to Move a Hive by Yourself

Master the techniques for safely relocating a bee hive single-handedly with practical step-by-step guidance from an experienced beekeeping mentor.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - Reading Frames for Diseases

Master identifying deadly bee diseases like AFB, EFB, DWV, and Bald Brood through frame inspection techniques to keep your hives healthy and thriving.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - Winter Survival Depends On This

Discover whether a bee colony accepts an introduced mated queen or raises their own supersedure cell in this winter survival beekeeping inspection.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping in October - 5 Top Essential Fall Tips

Master essential October beekeeping techniques with 5 crucial fall tips to prepare your hives for winter success and ensure healthy bee colonies through the season.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - Work Hard Now For Strong Bees In The Spring

Master fall beekeeping techniques to ensure strong, healthy hives survive winter and thrive come spring through proper preparation and dedicated care.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video